Pass

Supermercado la Chiquita #4

2623-2659 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 25, 2026

Supermercado la Chiquita #4 was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no operable thermometer inside freestanding hot holding unit. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometer in all hot holding units.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on slicers in meat prep area and sheving units in sales area. Instructed manager to clean all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all women and unisex washrooms.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed personal food items stored in deli display cooler in deli prep area and personal belongings on shelf in produce prep area. Instructed manager to provide separate area for employee food items and personal belongings outside of prep areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (cooked rice) in hot hold unit at improper hot holding temperature of 108°f. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 2 lbs of rice for $20. Instructed person in charge: all hot held food must be at 135°f and above at all times. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the side of the hot hold unit with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor between the hot hold unit with a build up of debris, dirt and possible food debris. Also observed the floor under the metal prep table next to the up right cooling unit with a build up of dirt and possible food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (ham pasta salad and potato salad) at improper cold holding temperatures of 47f-49f. Instructed person in charge that all cold held foods must be at 41f and below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 8lbs of salads at a cost of $30. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in hot holding unit for to-go meals, near deli and pastry area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris under shelving in rear produce area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on both ceiling fans in the employee washrooms; clean fans to remove dust and dust on the wall from the fan.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked light shield in the butcher prep area; replace shield where needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Customer self service individually packaged cakes, desserts and sandwiches without ingredients listed. Instd to label with ingredints in descending order of predominacne by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives if contained in the food

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers in bakery not labeled. Instd to label with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Bowls being used as dispensing utensils and stored in food (salsa, rice) instd to use proper dispensing utensils (ladles, scoops, etc) and store properly (handle not in food)

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored in deli area. Instd to store properly, handle up

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Single use utensils improperly stored in deli area. Instd to store properly, handle up

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing covers for trash receptacles in toilet room. Instd to provide covers and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing trash receptacle at handwash sinks in meat service area and deli. Instd to provide receptacles and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple walk-in coolers and freezer units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found ice accumulation on air curtains in walk-in ice cream freezer off dock area, instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found leaky drain pipe at 3-comp sink behind butcher counter. Also, found leaky faucet base on 3-comp sink in butcher prep room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed for the hand washing sink located in the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed walls and floors with accumulated debris located in the meat prep walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bandsaw, meat grinder, slicer, and other various equipment with excess food debris and not cleaned. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal based food items in the deli area. Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal based food items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed canned goods being used to hold up food items on storage rack on the east wall. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the meat department with deep cuts, grooves, and disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt and and debris buildup in the rear storage/receiving areas and the meat department area on the corners of the floors and baseboards. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs foods held for more than 24 hours in deli prep area.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from microwave in bakery prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in chicken walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wrapping on overhead pipes in produce prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from produce walk in cooler- ceilings & fanguard covers,bakery prep area- dust build up on walls,ceilings and vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floors in dairy ,bakery and produce walk in coolers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in produce prep area next to oven and unused receiving area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN MEAT DEPT.,PRODUCE PREP AND BAKERY PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT DEPT.-UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FAN GUARD COVERS.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER - FAN GUARD COVERS,DELI WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.BAKERY PREP AREA-EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE & WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER-SHELVING UNITS.BEER & MILK WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALL AT RECYCLING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT RECEIVING MAN DOOR AND ROOF DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEAT FRONT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MEAT DEPT. 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILE SURROUND AT REAR MOPSINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES FROM IN CORNER AT FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing facilities not maintained and accessible.observed no hand drying device and a large plastic container stored inside of hand sink basin in deli/hot food prep area.hand drying device now provided and container removed from sink at this time.must keep accessible and maintained at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters lids wide open and trash filled above rim on both dumpsters.must have trash down below rim and lids tight fitting.must maintain.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original containers in meat dept.,produce prep and bakery prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from meat dept.-under sides of prep tables,fan guard covers.chicken walk in cooler - fan guard covers,deli walk in cooler -fan guard covers.bakery prep area-equipment,microwave & walk in cooler & freezer-shelving units.beer & milk walk in cooler-shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in bakery prep and walk in cooler and freezer,sales floor under display shelves.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles on sales floor and meat walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from walls in meat prep area at 3- comp sink.must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,damaged wall at recycling area.must adjust threshold at receiving man door and roof door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in meat front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for meat dept. 3- comp sink.must repair or replace broken tile surround at rear mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive amount of boxes from in corner at front meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All items that are prepackaged in the store are in need of a label that has all store information. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of ice machine (produce prep, interior of reach in and walk in coolers and freezers to remove all food spills, and prep tables in produce prep and bakery dept. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out service departments and grocery back rooms are in need of detail cleaning in corners and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in bakery department in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink in bakery department in need of repair. Leaking handsink in deli area water handles in need of adjusting. Must correct and maintain.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Internal temperature taken of several food items inside the hot holding unit in prep area was found at improper temperature,ribs,was found at 120.9f,total weight 6.6lbs,total cost $28.49,carnitas,was found at 126.8f,total weight 4.8lbs,total cost $33.83,buffalo wings was found at 103.9f,total waight 8.5lbs,total cost $51.03,food items were denatured and destroyed during inspection,critical violation,7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food container that has suger inside container in the bakery section

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned our bulb inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises

  14. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Sandwich display case on sales floor found at improper temperature. Air temp recorded at 50.5f on top shelf and 47.1f on bottom shelf. Instructed to remove all potentially hazardous foods from unit and have it serviced. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods found at improper temperatures: boiled pork ribs-48.1f, deli sandwiches-48.4f, sandwich subs-48.8f, sandwich combos-50.3f, cut cant elope-48.8f, cut leafy greens-51.3f. All potentially hazardous foods held under refrigeration must be maintained at 40 degree or below. All foods found at improper temperatures(approximately 46lb valued at $213) discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must verify from supplier if the white paper bags used to store uncovered bakery items in are food grade approved.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the cutting boards on prep tables, can opener and sleeve in hot food/deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout produce prep room(debris along the bases of the walls noted), floor in bakery prep area along the base of wall near and underneath cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls inside walk-in coolers and exteriors where surfaces are chipped.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All food items throughout stored in coolers and freezers must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Chorizo found hanging at room temperature in meat dept. At 62.9f and no lab analysis posted or provided indicating product is stable at room temperature. Product removed and discarded(40lb valued at $119.60) critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine in produce prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in rear storage and prep areas where debris are present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean debris from light shields in food prep and storage areas where present. Clean, paint or replace paneling in deli prep and produce prep areas.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef, chicken and pork marinating in containers in the walk in cooler located in the meat department, said containers were without proper labels containing name of product and date. Instructed to label all foods that are outside of the original containers and maintain. Also observed raw meat in a container without a label located on the bottom shelf of a prep table in the meat deli. Manager stated meat in said container is discarded. Instructed manager to properly label container to indicate meat is to be discarded and not for sale and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine used for meat displays only, located in the rear of meat department, in need of cleaning to remove minor calcium build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under a prep table located behind the deli meat/ hot holding counter. Instructed to remove all standing water to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the vents in the the meat deli area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on light bulbs located over the fruit and vegetable display sections. Instructed to provide light shields. Observed burnt out lighting over the produce section. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak under the 3 compartment sink located in the rear meat section. Instructed to repair leak and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed stock (boxes of cheeses) stored on the ground in the cheese walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all stock at least 6 inches from the ground to prevent pest harborage.

  17. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear meat prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same. Exceesive ice build-up on walk-in freezer condensor. Repair same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking at pipe under exposed handsink in rear meat prep area. 3-compartment sink faucet leaking in rear meat prep area. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stoed. Instd to store in designated area.

  18. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (slice deli meats, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear meat prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same. Exceesive ice build-up on walk-in freezer condensor. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking at pipe under exposed handsink in rear meat prep area. 3-compartment sink faucet leaking in rear meat prep area. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stoed. Instd to store in designated area.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The can opener in the deli is rusty and unsanitary, clean and repair the can opener so it is sanitary. The north end meat slicer has a clear section on the carriage that has food buildup that is not being cleaned off, disassemble the carriage and wash, rinse and sanitize the unit every 4 hours of use. The fishcooler condenser is half blocked with ice, defrost the unit and check if the door gasket seals tight.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The light fixtures above the rear produce area and mens customer washroom have dead insects inside, clean out the light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The pipe insulation above and near the produce/butcher ice machine is damaged and collects condensation. Repair so the water does not drip onto the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: The prep areas all have stained wiping cloths on the tables, store a wiping cloth in sanitizing solution in between use so your employees can easily sanitize there areas/utensils.

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in walk-in coolers where needed. (chicken, produce, meat)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guard covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide a thermometer for hot holding unit for rotisserie chicken.

  21. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN CHICKEN WALK-IN UNIT AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Reattach loose wall coving to lower wall outside of door that seperates restaurant from store.

  22. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  23. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME.

  24. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO IN BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,ON & AROUND PRODUCE ON DISPLAY,MEAT PROCESSING AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO 10- 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON ONIONS ON DISPLAY.ALSO RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547363 4/18/11 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA & WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#36 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VENTS IN BREAK ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME.

  25. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  26. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING & FRAME BENT MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS & FRAME ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER & MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DELI AREA&PRODUCE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF MEAT GRINDER IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA, SOILED CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PROCESSING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,SAW,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,DELI AREA ROLLING CARTS.CHEESE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN DELI AREA & BREAK ROOM /STORAGE 2ND FL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEAT DEPT,WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,RECEIVING AREA,REAR MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAK ROOM,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN CHEESE WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE & EGG WALK IN COOLER .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT PREP & PROCESSING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCETS & WELD TOP COMPARTMENT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  27. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND SEAL DELI WALK IN COOLER WOOD SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; DELI SLICERS AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT DELI AREA, AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT BUTCHER AREA AND MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR DELI REACH IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.